Canadian Forest Sector Workforce Diversity supplement

The Canadian Forest Sector Workforce Diversity supplement provides financial support to high-calibre students working toward a degree in forestry sciences and other fields relevant to Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Forest Service. The supplement provides research opportunities in natural sciences and engineering to highly qualified individuals while addressing the diversity gap in the forest sector workforce with research and training opportunities for students from underrepresented groups. It encourages undergraduate and graduate students to pursue studies and careers in fields related to the Canadian forest sector. Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Forest Service offers up to 58 supplements annually, each valued at $5,000 for one year. Students are automatically considered for this supplement when awarded an Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA), a Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master's (CGRS M), or a Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) award, provided their research falls within relevant areas.